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00:00:00and this one's for snowy that's gonna be one happy dog right there oh and here's one for
00:00:23you dad oh thank you buddy it's actually for you and mom yeah a joint present from lydia and me for
00:00:31the both of you did you get the tickets you know it i bet mom's really gonna like that if she ever
00:00:44comes out yeah i want open presents do we have to wait for her yes we have to wait how about
00:00:53this i'll go check on her all right you guys hang tight be right back
00:00:58merry christmas you're gonna come out celebrate the day maybe open a gift or four
00:01:16i'm just not feeling up to it all right come on the kids are waiting
00:01:21you cry just start without me okay mary please come on
00:01:30it's just the anniversary with dad i know hey i understand what you're feeling today but
00:01:46kids got up early they're really excited do you james i mean my dad's gone and now you and i
00:01:58aren't even guaranteed another christmas together and i can't help it and i want to stay in bed okay
00:02:06no don't do this come on you don't understand
00:02:12i i don't understand i thought we weren't gonna dwell on things that we can't control
00:02:22it's in god's hands right
00:02:25mary
00:02:31please the kids they are out there they've been waiting to celebrate this day with their mother
00:02:37and we have been blessed with this christmas together
00:02:41and i want to go out there and enjoy it as a family
00:02:45you me lydia and caleb
00:02:49love you
00:02:53i love you
00:02:54well that's good
00:02:55and here's one for you from me
00:02:59mom
00:03:02mary christmas
00:03:03hi mary christmas
00:03:05mary christmas mary christmas mom i love you
00:03:07i love you too mary christmas you guys
00:03:10wow look at all these presents
00:03:14did dad give you the present from caleb and me
00:03:18he did not is there
00:03:21now i will
00:03:22why don't you open it
00:03:24okay
00:03:25oh come on mom
00:03:27please
00:03:28i mean
00:03:29they asked i answer you know
00:03:33they asked
00:03:34all right
00:03:35wow
00:03:36oh
00:03:37look at that
00:03:39oh my gosh
00:03:41the wedding picture
00:03:43thank you this is so great
00:03:45it's so perfect
00:03:47wow
00:03:49oh my gosh
00:03:51oh perfect
00:03:52wow
00:03:53look at how beautiful your mother used to be
00:03:56it's crazy
00:03:58and and she still is i mean all these years later i mean this is the same
00:04:02okay
00:04:03person i'm looking at
00:04:04yeah right you know what you just should run thin ice games boys
00:04:08that's why i like to see a little fire in the belly huh
00:04:12do you like your picture mom
00:04:14we found the old one and got it printed and framed
00:04:17i love it i love it so much you guys thank you
00:04:20thank you thank you that is so thoughtful
00:04:23hmm
00:04:24you're the best
00:04:25oh
00:04:26and
00:04:31this one's for me
00:04:34i thought we agreed not to get each other gifts
00:04:36we did i changed my mind
00:04:38i know
00:04:39just open
00:04:40such a rebel
00:04:41i know
00:04:42okay
00:04:43all right
00:04:52is this supposed to make me happy
00:04:56yeah we talked about going on a cruise so i don't
00:04:58in a year and a half
00:04:59living on faith baby i mean
00:05:02did you not understand the doctor
00:05:05i did i just i thought that this would be a great idea for us
00:05:08do you remember what she said
00:05:12because i do
00:05:14like it was yesterday
00:05:15with numbers like yours mr boyce
00:05:18most patients don't live more than 18 months
00:05:22so now you have less than a year and a half and you go and you book a cruise for 18 months from now
00:05:29mary come on
00:05:30mary come on
00:05:31it's christmas let's just
00:05:32you know what
00:05:33no i'm sorry i just i need a minute okay
00:05:36hey hey
00:05:43okay who's next
00:05:44kids we gotta go
00:05:50you sure you don't want to come
00:05:54no
00:05:55still gotta
00:05:56get a start on dinner
00:05:57and get myself ready
00:05:59all that
00:06:01thank you
00:06:02oh you're welcome
00:06:03hey listen can we talk about this cruise thing
00:06:06no it's fine
00:06:07we'll talk about it later all right
00:06:08okay
00:06:09you always say that but we never do
00:06:12oh wow you guys look great
00:06:22you're not coming with us
00:06:24no you know grandma and your aunt and uncle are all coming over today so somebody's gotta get the house ready
00:06:29but you never go anymore
00:06:31not since dad's diagnosis
00:06:33you know what guys we don't need to talk about that today okay
00:06:37let's not mention it when the family comes over either
00:06:40all right
00:06:41we know
00:06:42okay mom
00:06:43all right
00:06:44okay come here
00:06:45come on
00:06:46have fun
00:06:47muah
00:06:48be good
00:06:49bye baby
00:06:50love you
00:06:51love you
00:06:52all right
00:06:53all right
00:06:54off we go
00:06:55yes
00:06:56put on those coats
00:06:57it's cold out
00:06:58we go
00:06:59out
00:07:12we go
00:07:13we go
00:07:14you
00:07:15we go
00:07:16It came upon me
00:07:46That glorious song of old
00:07:56From angels bending near the earth
00:08:02To touch their hearts of gold
00:08:09Peace on earth, goodwill to men
00:08:15From heaven's all-gracious king
00:08:21The world in solemn stillness lay
00:08:28To hear the angels sing
00:08:34Gloria
00:08:51In excelsis Deo
00:08:57See him in a manger laid
00:09:04Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth
00:09:08Mary, Joseph, lend your aid
00:09:12With us sing our Savior's birth
00:09:17Gloria
00:09:25In excelsis Deo
00:09:31Gloria
00:09:39In excelsis Deo
00:09:47Wow
00:09:52And all God's people said
00:09:55Amen
00:09:56It's Harry
00:09:58If you hit that note
00:09:59And it's like
00:10:00I'm really saying, man
00:10:02I'm really saying
00:10:03Here he is, Dad
00:10:03Merry Christmas
00:10:08I'm James Boyce
00:10:10These are my children
00:10:14Lydia and Caleb
00:10:15Yeah, how did you
00:10:19Uh, are you new here?
00:10:22I haven't seen you here before
00:10:24I am from out of town
00:10:25Oh, are you visiting family?
00:10:29No
00:10:29He's here on business
00:10:32Over Christmas?
00:10:34I was just telling him
00:10:37What a shame it is
00:10:37He doesn't live here
00:10:38We would love for him
00:10:39To join our worship team
00:10:41Yeah
00:10:41You really can sing
00:10:43You a professional singer
00:10:45Of something?
00:10:47No
00:10:47Well, it sure sounded like it
00:10:49We could hear you
00:10:50All the way from the front row
00:10:51Sorry, what was your name again?
00:10:56It's Harry
00:10:56His name's Harry
00:10:58It is a pleasure to meet you
00:11:01Where are you going
00:11:03For Christmas dinner, Harry?
00:11:04I do not have anywhere to go
00:11:07That's terrible
00:11:09No one should be alone
00:11:10On Christmas
00:11:11Right, Dad?
00:11:14Right, yes
00:11:15Um, definitely not
00:11:17You're more than welcome
00:11:19To join us
00:11:20Um, we're having
00:11:21Extended family over
00:11:22But I'm sure we can
00:11:24Find room for one more
00:11:25The first Noel
00:11:32The angel did say
00:11:39Was too certain
00:11:41For shepherds
00:11:44In fields as they lay
00:11:49In fields where they
00:11:55Lay keeping their sheep
00:12:00On a cold winter's night
00:12:06That were so dear
00:12:10That were so dear
00:12:11That were so dear
00:12:12The first Noel
00:12:14The first Noel
00:12:16The angel did say
00:12:21Was too certain
00:12:24Was too certain
00:12:25For shepherds
00:12:28In fields as they lay
00:12:33Noel
00:12:35Noel
00:12:35Noel
00:12:37Noel
00:12:39Noel
00:12:40Noel
00:12:42Noel
00:12:43Born is the
00:12:48Good morning
00:12:49You're listening to Radio Joy
00:12:50And we'd like to wish you
00:12:51A Merry Merry Christmas
00:12:52Can you imagine
00:12:54What it must seem like
00:12:55To be shepherds outside
00:12:56Of Bethlehem
00:12:56On that original Christmas day
00:12:57The first one angel
00:12:58Appears announcing
00:12:59The birth of Jesus
00:13:00And then he's joined
00:13:01By a great company
00:13:02Of angels praising God
00:13:03Yeah, I'd settle
00:13:04For just one
00:13:05With some good news
00:13:06Gosh
00:13:07Hey, Mom
00:13:10Oh, hey
00:13:12Hi, guys
00:13:13Hi, how was it?
00:13:15It was nice
00:13:16Yeah?
00:13:16Um, listen
00:13:17I, um
00:13:18I had a little bit
00:13:20Of an accident
00:13:21Hey, baby
00:13:21Oh, uh
00:13:25This is Harry
00:13:25We've met at church
00:13:26Hey
00:13:28You are Mary Boyce
00:13:30Yep
00:13:32It is a pleasure
00:13:34To make your acquaintance
00:13:35And he
00:13:37Can
00:13:37Really
00:13:39Sing
00:13:39Wow
00:13:40He's from out of town
00:13:41And didn't have anywhere
00:13:42To go for Christmas dinner
00:13:43Yeah, so we invited him
00:13:45To eat with us
00:13:45Oh, okay
00:13:46Um, that's great
00:13:47Listen, kids
00:13:48Why don't you guys
00:13:50Take Harry
00:13:50And show him
00:13:52The Christmas tree
00:13:53We decorated?
00:13:54Yes, baby
00:13:55That's a great idea
00:13:56Show him the Christmas tree
00:13:57Okay
00:13:57And you guys
00:13:58Take Snowy out with you
00:13:59Do
00:13:59She hasn't been out
00:13:59In a while
00:14:00Come on, Harry
00:14:01It's a real live tree
00:14:03That's still growing
00:14:05Nice to meet you
00:14:10Merry boys
00:14:11You too
00:14:13What?
00:14:18You know how stressed I am
00:14:21Are you kidding?
00:14:22Like springing the sky on me
00:14:23At the last minute
00:14:24And look how I'm dressed
00:14:26James
00:14:26I thought you'd be ready by now
00:14:28You didn't call
00:14:29You didn't text
00:14:30I mean
00:14:30I didn't think about it
00:14:31I'm sorry
00:14:32What do you want me to do?
00:14:34I mean
00:14:34The man's gonna be alone
00:14:35On Christmas
00:14:36You want him hanging out
00:14:38In a hotel
00:14:38While we enjoy Christmas dinner
00:14:39Besides, aren't we
00:14:41Supposed to show hospitality
00:14:42To strangers
00:14:43Remember that?
00:14:45Huh?
00:14:46Hey, if I get him
00:14:47To sing for you
00:14:48You're gonna be amazed
00:14:50I mean
00:14:50The man
00:14:51Has an incredible voice
00:14:52He can belt at him
00:14:54Oh, wow
00:14:54Well
00:14:55I expect to conserve you
00:14:56Okay
00:14:56What a friendly creature
00:15:02But snowy is an odd name
00:15:06For a black dog
00:15:07Caleb picked it
00:15:09What can I say?
00:15:11The dog loves the snow
00:15:13It would seem so
00:15:15What a beautiful
00:15:20Abby's frisari
00:15:20An Abby's frisari
00:15:23What?
00:15:25An Abby's frisari
00:15:26Or tree
00:15:27It's an Abby's frisari
00:15:29One of the most common
00:15:30Types of Christmas trees
00:15:31Around here
00:15:32Also known as
00:15:33The Fraser fir
00:15:34The other
00:15:35The Tsurutsuga mensesii
00:15:37Also known as
00:15:38The Douglas fir
00:15:38Our grandfather
00:15:40Knew those names
00:15:41For plants
00:15:41Yes
00:15:42Your grandfather
00:15:43Was a very smart man
00:15:44Did you know him?
00:15:47Mom
00:15:52Dad
00:15:53Harry knows the funny names
00:15:55Of plants
00:15:56Just like grandpa
00:15:57And
00:15:57Your present
00:16:00Oh no
00:16:01I know
00:16:03I know
00:16:03I'm so sorry
00:16:05You guys
00:16:06This is
00:16:07The accident
00:16:08That I mentioned
00:16:08When you got home
00:16:09I dropped it
00:16:11And I
00:16:11Gosh
00:16:12I feel terrible
00:16:13I'm so sorry
00:16:13It's okay
00:16:14We'll go back to the shop
00:16:15And have him make a new one
00:16:16Or fix that one
00:16:19I don't think
00:16:21This can be fixed
00:16:21Harry
00:16:22It's okay
00:16:23We'll get replaced
00:16:24Next week
00:16:24Okay
00:16:25Okay kids
00:16:27The family
00:16:28Is gonna be here
00:16:28Any minute
00:16:29So if you guys
00:16:30Want to
00:16:31Just go on upstairs
00:16:32And get out
00:16:33Of those church clothes
00:16:34Mom
00:16:35Do we have to
00:16:37Oh yes
00:16:38You have to
00:16:39Go on
00:16:41So Harry
00:16:48Tell me about yourself
00:16:50You're from out of town
00:16:51Right
00:16:52Yes
00:16:53I have been sent
00:16:55I'm sorry
00:16:55Could you hand me
00:16:56The mustard
00:16:56That's right behind you
00:16:57On the counter
00:16:58Thank you
00:17:04So James tells me
00:17:06You're a singer
00:17:07No
00:17:10I am not
00:17:11Oh
00:17:12You must have
00:17:13Misunderstood
00:17:14I do sing
00:17:15But that is not
00:17:17My primary
00:17:18That must be
00:17:20My mother
00:17:21Yeah
00:17:24Would you mind
00:17:25Letting her in
00:17:26Is that okay
00:17:27Thank you
00:17:28Oh and she's
00:17:29A little bit formal
00:17:30So if you want
00:17:31To just call her
00:17:32Mrs. Ross
00:17:33Mrs. Ross
00:17:37Yes
00:17:38That's right
00:17:39And you are
00:17:41Hi mom
00:17:41This is Harry
00:17:42Come on in
00:17:43It is a great pleasure
00:17:45To meet you
00:17:45Your euphorbia
00:17:48Pokerima
00:17:48Is a very fine specimen
00:17:50May I help you
00:17:53With your coat
00:17:53Well yes
00:17:55Thank you
00:17:55That's very kind
00:17:56Not many people
00:17:58Know the scientific name
00:17:59For the poinsettia
00:18:00Oh you wouldn't happen
00:18:02To be a botanist
00:18:03Now would you Harry
00:18:04It is Harry
00:18:05Right
00:18:05I once saw
00:18:07An enormous bed
00:18:09Of the most beautiful
00:18:10Labularia maritima
00:18:12You have ever beheld
00:18:13Mrs. Ross
00:18:14Oh no need
00:18:16To be so formal
00:18:17Just call me Helen
00:18:18And you're really
00:18:19Not a botanist
00:18:20Huh
00:18:21Merry Christmas
00:18:24You look like
00:18:31You've seen a ghost
00:18:32I said Merry Christmas
00:18:33Merry Christmas
00:18:36Merry Christmas
00:18:37Oh Merry Christmas
00:18:39Lydia and Caleb
00:18:41Merry Christmas
00:18:42I've got a little
00:18:43Something here for you
00:18:45Oh that's really nice
00:18:47Thank you grandma
00:18:48That's nice mom
00:18:49Thanks
00:18:50Merry Christmas
00:18:50Merry Christmas dear
00:18:52How was the drive over
00:18:53Mrs. Ross
00:18:54Oh
00:18:55Well it took a little
00:18:56Longer than I thought
00:18:57I missed a turn or two
00:18:59I'm still not used to
00:19:02Driving by myself
00:19:03What?
00:19:06Hon
00:19:07No use pretending
00:19:09I'm missing your father
00:19:10Just as much as you
00:19:11Even more
00:19:12But it's just that
00:19:14He's
00:19:15Gone to be with the Lord
00:19:16Indeed
00:19:18Thank you
00:19:19Well Harry's exactly right
00:19:22He's gone to be with the Lord
00:19:23And until we join him
00:19:25We must go on living
00:19:27Well you all look well
00:19:31Thank you mom
00:19:36Thank you Mrs. Ross
00:19:38Oh you do too
00:19:39My own lovely you look
00:19:40Should be a normal response
00:19:43What is with this family today?
00:19:49Well at any rate
00:19:50It would appear that the meal is progressing nicely
00:19:53Yeah
00:19:54Uh huh
00:19:55Yeah
00:19:56Well now if you'll excuse me for a moment
00:19:58Harry and I are going to admire the backyard Christmas tree
00:20:03My grandkids decorated that I've been hearing all about
00:20:06Yes the Abbey's Fraseri
00:20:08Yes
00:20:10Well come on kids
00:20:11Show grandma your masterpiece
00:20:12Go on
00:20:13Oh and do let me know when Martha and Peter arrive okay?
00:20:20Sure will do
00:20:21Yep
00:20:22Okay what was that?
00:20:27No idea
00:20:28Call me Helen
00:20:31You've been her son-in-law for 15 years
00:20:33You still call her Mrs. Ross
00:20:35Yeah I know
00:20:35Who is this guy?
00:20:37I told you he's from out of town
00:20:38He's on business
00:20:39So is he a botanist or is he a singer though?
00:20:44Both
00:20:44Charmer
00:20:46Clearly
00:20:47I mean
00:20:47It's so bizarre
00:20:50Okay alright
00:20:51That's Martha I'm going to get that
00:20:52You got this?
00:20:52Yep
00:20:53I'm good
00:20:53Hi
00:20:57Hello
00:20:58Merry Christmas
00:20:59Merry Christmas
00:21:00Merry Christmas
00:21:01Here you go
00:21:03Wow Martha that's beautiful
00:21:04Made it myself to match my tree
00:21:06I mean your tree
00:21:07Right of course
00:21:09Well you are my favorite interior designer
00:21:10I better be
00:21:11Well
00:21:12Phil good to see you
00:21:14You look good
00:21:15Nice to see you
00:21:16Thanks
00:21:17Belgian mayor the best they got
00:21:18You know what I would have expected nothing less
00:21:20So how have you been?
00:21:23You don't text
00:21:24You don't call me back
00:21:25You don't call at all
00:21:26You know what I'm sorry about that
00:21:28I've just been busy
00:21:29And where exactly is the explosion of Christmas
00:21:31That usually covers the boys home
00:21:33And you hardly have any outside
00:21:34I just I really
00:21:35I haven't had time to finish all the decorating
00:21:37So I actually thought that we could do it today
00:21:40You know together
00:21:41Start a new family tradition
00:21:44Will you grab the door?
00:21:46Sure
00:21:46What are all these boxes?
00:21:53Hey hey
00:21:53Merry Christmas
00:21:54Merry Christmas
00:21:55Welcome
00:21:56It smells so good in here
00:21:58Oh wow
00:21:58Hey where's mom?
00:22:00I saw you were up front
00:22:01Yeah she's in the backyard
00:22:02With the kids and Harry
00:22:03Harry?
00:22:05Oh yeah
00:22:05He's just someone from church
00:22:07Who needed a place to go on Christmas
00:22:08I was just testing it out
00:22:11No no no no no
00:22:12Go go get Josh
00:22:13The kids are out back
00:22:13He was ahead of my mom
00:22:14You can meet this guest we have
00:22:17So is Harry a friend from church?
00:22:22Not a friend
00:22:22Just met him today
00:22:24But he has a voice like Pavarotti
00:22:26I mean it's unbelievable
00:22:27Really?
00:22:28That good Mary?
00:22:29Oh I don't know
00:22:31You didn't hear him?
00:22:33No no
00:22:33She uh
00:22:35She wasn't there
00:22:35You didn't go on Christmas day?
00:22:38Somebody had to get all the food ready
00:22:40Honey this needs to go in the oven
00:22:41Will you help me with it please?
00:22:42Yeah sure
00:22:42Thank you
00:22:44Um you know I'll help her
00:22:46James can you just go make sure that
00:22:48Bill took the chocolate out to my mom?
00:22:49Yeah no he did
00:22:50I saw him
00:22:51Yeah can you just
00:22:52Just go check please?
00:22:54Yes
00:22:55Thank you James
00:22:56Okay
00:22:58Alright
00:23:03I have stuff to do
00:23:06Yeah and I'm going to help you
00:23:08But not until you can clean
00:23:10What's going on
00:23:12You don't miss church
00:23:13That was one time okay
00:23:14Let it go
00:23:15Yeah and um
00:23:16You also
00:23:18Don't forget to call me back
00:23:20You don't miss our lunch dates
00:23:22And you certainly don't miss brunch with mom
00:23:23Things come up from time to time okay
00:23:26Let it go
00:23:27Hey it's me you're talking to
00:23:30Remember
00:23:31Martha your sister
00:23:34Best friend for the past 30 something years
00:23:36You can't fool me what is it?
00:23:40I said it's nothing
00:23:42Okay
00:23:43I know you're a chocolate connoisseur
00:23:47And I'm telling you Mrs. Ross
00:23:48These are top of the line
00:23:50Belgium's finest
00:23:51Um so
00:23:53Martha wanted to make sure that
00:23:54You didn't forget the chocolates
00:23:56He didn't
00:23:57Well I was just saying
00:24:00These are the best from Belgium
00:24:02Bill
00:24:02Uh grateful as I am
00:24:05You don't know the first thing about Belgium chocolate
00:24:07In fact uh
00:24:09I do believe these are Turkish
00:24:13Well it says on the box they're from Belgium
00:24:17Well perhaps
00:24:18But this outfit was purchased years ago
00:24:20By a Middle Eastern food conglomerate
00:24:22Uh Turkish if memory serves
00:24:25And besides
00:24:27Neuhaus is Belgium's finest chocolate bill
00:24:30Neuhaus
00:24:32Not this
00:24:34Wow
00:24:35It's the thought that counts right
00:24:37Yes
00:24:38Yes it is
00:24:39I'm still gonna eat him
00:24:42So between
00:24:45Lydia's exams
00:24:46And the science project
00:24:48Oof
00:24:49And
00:24:49Caleb's hockey practice
00:24:51And band rehearsals
00:24:52And then the holidays
00:24:54It's just
00:24:55Been a little stressful around here
00:24:58Really
00:25:01I mean that and
00:25:06You know the anniversary with dad
00:25:09And everything
00:25:09Yeah
00:25:12Well it's hard
00:25:13Mom's really struggling too
00:25:14Yeah
00:25:15Plus
00:25:17Petey is coming today
00:25:18And you know how he winds me up
00:25:20Be nice
00:25:21Please
00:25:22I'm sorry
00:25:23It's just
00:25:23Still living off mom
00:25:26I mean come on
00:25:27Lydia's more mature than that
00:25:29Well he is our brother
00:25:31And we love him
00:25:33So in the spirit of the day
00:25:35Let's just
00:25:36Try to extend grace
00:25:38I will do my best
00:25:40He has a new girlfriend
00:25:42You know that
00:25:43What?
00:25:44Another one
00:25:44Yeah I think
00:25:46Her name is Gabby
00:25:48If I'm right
00:25:48You met her?
00:25:49But she's coming today
00:25:50She is?
00:25:52See he didn't tell me that
00:25:54It's okay
00:25:56We'll just set another place
00:25:57Okay
00:25:57And he says that she's nothing like
00:26:00The other ones
00:26:01Oh
00:26:02So she can read
00:26:03What?
00:26:05I'm just saying
00:26:06I can't say that
00:26:06No come on though
00:26:07That last one
00:26:08I cannot
00:26:09Be nice
00:26:10And
00:26:11Once Uncle Petey gets here
00:26:13We'll head out for the field
00:26:15He's really good
00:26:16Speedy Petey
00:26:18That's what they called him in high school
00:26:19He was an all-state wide receiver
00:26:22How about you?
00:26:24What position do you play?
00:26:29Here we are
00:26:29So you have all the gifts right?
00:26:32Yeah
00:26:32Alright
00:26:33So Mrs. Ross is your mom
00:26:34And Mary and Martha
00:26:36Just like in the Bible
00:26:37Are your sisters?
00:26:38Yep
00:26:38And you really hope they like me
00:26:40Oh they'll like you
00:26:41Probably better than they like me
00:26:42This is Mary's house right?
00:26:47And she's the one you don't get along with?
00:26:50You'll see
00:26:50So
00:26:55What about the
00:26:58First Sunday in the new year?
00:27:01You know I don't like missing her brunch
00:27:03I know
00:27:04I'm sorry
00:27:05Things just
00:27:07Got a little hectic
00:27:09At the end of this year
00:27:10That's all?
00:27:14Yes
00:27:15Just
00:27:16Been busy
00:27:17Oh
00:27:20Oh that must be Peter
00:27:22And the girlfriend
00:27:23Blessed to arrive as usual
00:27:25Shall we?
00:27:32You're late Petey
00:27:33Merry Christmas to you too sis
00:27:35Come on in
00:27:37Hi big brother
00:27:39Merry Christmas
00:27:40This is Gabby
00:27:43Gabby my sisters Mary
00:27:44The lady of the house
00:27:45And Martha
00:27:46Hi
00:27:46It's a lovely to meet you both
00:27:48These are for you
00:27:49Oh my goodness
00:27:50That's so nice
00:27:51Don't have to do that
00:27:52Thank you
00:27:52Yeah
00:27:53Peter's told me so much about you
00:27:55And it's so thoughtful
00:27:56For you to let me share Christmas dinner
00:27:58With your family
00:27:59Oh gosh
00:28:00It's our pleasure
00:28:01We are so happy to have you
00:28:03Come on in
00:28:03Come on in
00:28:04Get out of the bucket
00:28:05Come on in
00:28:06You're so cute
00:28:07Mom
00:28:12This is Gabriella Fuentes
00:28:15Merry Christmas Mrs. Ross
00:28:17And please just call me Gabby
00:28:19Oh it's so nice to finally meet you Gabby
00:28:21And thank you so much
00:28:23It's a very kind gesture
00:28:24Merry Christmas mom
00:28:27Oh Merry Christmas to you both
00:28:29Where are the guys?
00:28:31Oh everyone's out back
00:28:31Oh come on Gabby
00:28:33Let's go say hey
00:28:33Sure
00:28:34So sweet of her to bring us something
00:28:39Okay
00:28:40You got your forefinger right here
00:28:43Lined up on laces
00:28:44Behind the ear here
00:28:45Hey Lydia
00:28:50Guys
00:28:51Gabby
00:28:51My niece Lydia
00:28:52Nephews Caleb
00:28:53And Josh
00:28:54Nice to meet you
00:28:55Merry Christmas
00:28:56Merry Christmas
00:28:57And these are from me
00:28:59Well
00:29:04Maybe I'll let you take it for a spin
00:29:06Your car?
00:29:08You'll let me drive it
00:29:10If you speak Spanish with Gabby
00:29:12She teaches it in school
00:29:13And I was telling her how smart you are
00:29:14Right now?
00:29:17Yeah come on
00:29:18Sure what you got?
00:29:19Not in front of everyone
00:29:20Don't embarrass her
00:29:21Maybe later Lydia
00:29:22Whatever
00:29:24Hey guys
00:29:25Hey
00:29:26Hey
00:29:26Hey
00:29:27Hey
00:29:27Hey
00:29:28Merry Christmas
00:29:29This is Gabby
00:29:31Hi
00:29:32Hi
00:29:32Nice to meet you
00:29:33Tu nombre debe ser Gabriela
00:29:35Si señor
00:29:36Me llamo por mi abuela
00:29:38Un hermoso nombre
00:29:39Se deriva de Gabriel
00:29:42El angel de la anunciación
00:29:44Significa que Dios es grandioso
00:29:47En la Biblia Gabriel le dijo a la Virgen MarÃa que estarÃa embarazada
00:29:52De hecho
00:29:54El Todopoderoso envÃo a Gabriel para anunciar el nacimiento de Jesús el Salvador
00:30:01La Navidad que los creyentes de todo el mundo y cielo celebran hoy
00:30:06Warmest greetings Peter
00:30:08Wow
00:30:09You're really fluent
00:30:11Yeah that's some serious Spanish you got there
00:30:14And who are you?
00:30:15Oh this is Harry
00:30:17We met at church
00:30:18He's here on business
00:30:19And he sure can sing
00:30:21And he really knows plants too
00:30:24I never played football though
00:30:25No kidding
00:30:27Hey guys
00:30:28Come on inside
00:30:30We're going to decorate the house
00:30:31Aw mom
00:30:33Not now
00:30:34We were going to play football
00:30:36It's our annual Christmas bowl
00:30:38Okay I'll tell you what
00:30:39First we decorate the house
00:30:41And then you can play football
00:30:42You're kidding right
00:30:43Petey
00:30:44Hey hey
00:30:44I got this
00:30:46Hey um
00:30:47Petey you play nice
00:30:48And I will let you and Gabby
00:30:50Hang the mistletoe
00:30:51Alright kid
00:30:51You heard your mother
00:30:52First we decorate the house
00:30:53Then we play football
00:30:55Alright
00:30:57Let's see
00:31:02Oh
00:31:04Very cool
00:31:08Deck the halls with vows of holly
00:31:13Fa la la la la
00:31:14Tis the season to be jolly
00:31:20Fa la la la la la la la la la la la
00:31:23Dawn we now our gay apparel
00:31:27Fa la la la la la la la la la la
00:31:31Control the ancient jewel-tired carol
00:31:35Fa la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la la
00:32:05La la la la la la
00:32:07Follow me in merry measure
00:32:11La la la la la la la la
00:32:15While I tell the time I'm better
00:32:17Okay, just one thing, just one thing
00:32:19La la la la la la la
00:32:21Okay, I just look better
00:32:35Now, it's time for the annual baseball
00:32:39Heyo
00:32:41Oh, so in other words, while we're here working, you'll be off relaxing
00:32:43Relaxing? It's football, you don't mind
00:32:45Oh, okay, if you say so
00:32:47Bonding, Mayor
00:32:49We'll be bonding
00:32:51It's a guy thing
00:32:53Playing, Peter, you'll be playing
00:32:55While there's work to be done
00:32:57I mean, it does sound like a guy thing
00:32:59Want the respect for the pie?
00:33:01You're a child
00:33:03You're a 30-year-old child
00:33:05Don't be a downer, Mayor, not on Christmas Day
00:33:07Okay, all right
00:33:09Peter, goodbye
00:33:11Hey, be nice to Gabby while we're gone
00:33:13I told her what a sweetheart you were
00:33:15I love you, come on
00:33:17Thank you
00:33:19Yeah, okay
00:33:21I'm just gonna throw that one away
00:33:23Yeah, thank you, this is disgusting
00:33:29Gearing up really brings back memories
00:33:31So you played
00:33:33Played
00:33:35Set records
00:33:36Made all state
00:33:37Four seasons of glory
00:33:39Best years of my life
00:33:41That was a long time ago, Petey
00:33:43Here you go Harry
00:33:44You still got it though, right?
00:33:46No, fastest man in the field
00:33:48I'm gonna show you how it's done
00:33:55Are you sure you can throw that thing after your lesson?
00:33:57How far?
00:33:59Far as you can
00:34:00I'll run it down
00:34:01Fastest man in the field, remember?
00:34:03All right, well maybe a little warm up first, huh?
00:34:05Come on
00:34:06We're too young for that, right boys?
00:34:08Yeah, Dad
00:34:09Okay, whatever
00:34:10So, remember, you grab the ball like this
00:34:12Fingers on the laces
00:34:13Bring it back
00:34:14Throw
00:34:15I'll snap it to you
00:34:16After this play, it'll be us three against the old men
00:34:19Huh?
00:34:21Yes, baby
00:34:22Josh, you line up right here in front of me
00:34:24Caleb, drop back ten yards, I'm gonna run a post pattern
00:34:27Ten yards, good enough?
00:34:28Yes, it's good enough
00:34:29He probably can't even throw it that far
00:34:30Come on
00:34:31All right
00:34:32See what you got, huh Harry?
00:34:35All right, so Harry, when you're ready, just yell hike
00:34:37And Bill's just gonna...
00:34:38Hike
00:34:39Oh
00:34:40Bill, you okay?
00:34:42Oh
00:34:43Oh
00:34:44Oh
00:34:45My back
00:34:46Throwing against the Caleb
00:34:51Oh no, not the car
00:34:52Not the car
00:34:53Come on, not the car
00:34:58Oh
00:34:59Oh, come on
00:35:00What happened?
00:35:01No, easy, easy
00:35:02Oh
00:35:03Ow
00:35:04Wow
00:35:05I'm on Harry's team
00:35:06Me too
00:35:08Okay, ladies
00:35:09Ten minute break
00:35:10Cream and sugar, Gabby?
00:35:12Oh, no
00:35:13I take mine back, thank you
00:35:14Okay
00:35:15Won't you be missing your family today, Gabby?
00:35:16No
00:35:17I plan on being here today
00:35:19Oh, well
00:35:20This is a first for us
00:35:22Ma'am?
00:35:23This is the first Christmas for the girls and Peter without their father
00:35:26My husband, he died last Christmas
00:35:30Peter told me
00:35:31I'm so sorry
00:35:32Oh, thank you
00:35:34It's been hard on us all
00:35:36Especially now, right girls?
00:35:38Yeah
00:35:39Yeah
00:35:40Yeah
00:35:41Christmas was always a very special time for us
00:35:43And he always used to love singing
00:35:44Mom
00:35:45I'm sorry, can we not talk about it right now?
00:35:48Mary, come on
00:35:49Come on, what?
00:35:50If she wants to talk about dad, she can talk about dad
00:35:53I just don't want to relive it today
00:35:55I'm sure Gabby would rather not endure a family tiff
00:36:00It's okay, Mrs. Ross
00:36:03I'm just happy to be with family on Christmas
00:36:06My parents died when I was really young, so I don't really have one
00:36:11Wow
00:36:13I'm so sorry
00:36:14Oh, we are so happy to have you
00:36:17Oh, my
00:36:19Well, and I have noticed, by the way
00:36:22You seem to be having a very positive influence on Peter
00:36:25Oh, did he move out?
00:36:28Uh, lately he seems to be more responsible, more humble
00:36:35Perhaps the Lord is working on Peter through you and others in his life
00:36:42I've been praying so long, I know it'll happen
00:36:45Peter is an atheist, and kind of an arrogant one
00:36:51And agnostic, and cocky, not arrogant
00:36:56I'm gonna pick this one
00:37:01But I know the Lord will humble him and open his eyes
00:37:06He's also irresponsible, lazy
00:37:10Mary, lay off please
00:37:12He is your brother after all
00:37:14I'm just saying he tends to think only of himself
00:37:19Sorry, Gabby
00:37:24Peter stopped to help me when my car got a flat
00:37:27That's how we met
00:37:29I was in an isolated part of town
00:37:31And it was late
00:37:33And he pulled over and changed my tire for me
00:37:36Petey?
00:37:37Then he asked me if I wanted to go on a date
00:37:39See, now that sounds like Petey
00:37:42I said yes, but on one condition
00:37:44That he would have to come to Sunday service at my church for our date
00:37:48And we've been going every week now for the last month
00:37:51Petey's been going to church
00:37:53Every Sunday
00:37:55For a month
00:37:58Good Lord in heaven, thank you
00:38:02This scared me
00:38:03Oh my goodness
00:38:04I'm sorry
00:38:05That was extreme, Mom
00:38:07That was divine inspiration
00:38:09Oh, okay
00:38:10If you say so
00:38:11Check it out at me
00:38:12Oh, goodness
00:38:13We'll get some ice on it
00:38:14Don't tell him I have to tell him I was a superstar
00:38:16Yeah, I will
00:38:17Tell him I was a superstar
00:38:18I'll drive, obviously
00:38:20Greatest man on the field
00:38:23Okay, try it again
00:38:26Put your tongue right here
00:38:30Okay
00:38:33Oh my gosh
00:38:34You got it
00:38:35Nice
00:38:36Alright, now say burro
00:38:38Burro
00:38:39Burro
00:38:40Perfect
00:38:41Alright, how about carro
00:38:44Carro
00:38:45Amazing
00:38:46Alright, now this is a hard one, ready?
00:38:49Ferrocarril
00:38:50Ferrocarril
00:38:51Ferrocarril
00:38:52Perfect, you're natural
00:38:55Oh, that's so good
00:38:58Wow, Lydia sounds so authentic
00:39:00How about like perro
00:39:01Perro
00:39:02Perfect
00:39:03Gabby's a natural teacher
00:39:05Oh, she is something else
00:39:08And she got Peter in church
00:39:10She's just so good to be true
00:39:12I think she's a real keeper
00:39:14I think she's out of PD's league
00:39:16What kind of thing is that to say about your brother?
00:39:19What?
00:39:20It's true, she's classy
00:39:22And Peter still lives in your basement
00:39:24He just got promoted at the hardware store
00:39:27He's now in charge of the lumber department
00:39:31Good for him
00:39:33But he's still not paying you rent though, is he?
00:39:36This is littleness on your part
00:39:38And I don't like it
00:39:39Especially on Christmas
00:39:40Oh
00:39:46Wow, Mary
00:39:47I
00:39:48I don't know what is with you lately
00:39:50But
00:39:52I don't know, you could try
00:39:53To be nice
00:39:54Just
00:39:55Give us a couple hours
00:40:10I'm sorry I upset you
00:40:21I just wish you'd be more supportive of your brother
00:40:31That's Dad's, isn't it?
00:40:34Mm-hmm
00:40:35Near the end of his life I would read it to him every night before bed
00:40:40He drew great comfort from it
00:40:43Well
00:40:44We both did
00:40:49I just
00:40:52I just wanted to have it with me today
00:41:04I really miss him too
00:41:10Do you ever feel
00:41:15Angry?
00:41:18No
00:41:22Sad and lonely
00:41:26But not angry
00:41:29It's a part of life
00:41:30Part of life
00:41:35Right, but he
00:41:37He was so full of life
00:41:40Ours is not to reason why
00:41:43But to accept and trust
00:41:49Dad used to say that
00:41:50Did he say that?
00:41:53Yes, he did
00:41:56And he was right
00:41:59It was just your father's time, hon
00:42:05Oh, I'm grateful for the 35 wonderful years the Lord gave us
00:42:10We raised you, Martha and Peter
00:42:13And have been blessed with three loving grandchildren
00:42:19What about you?
00:42:23Are you angry at God?
00:42:24I'm angry at God
00:42:29All right
00:42:31Careful, careful, careful
00:42:32Joshy, Caleb, shut the door, please
00:42:33I'm going fast as I can
00:42:35It's okay, it's okay, just sit
00:42:37Just sit
00:42:39Excuse us ladies, we're having a little jacket
00:42:40You should have seen me after there
00:42:42Yeah, I doubt that
00:42:43All right, so what do we think?
00:42:44Sit or lie down?
00:42:45What do you think?
00:42:46Sit
00:42:47Lie down, lie down
00:42:48Let me sit down, easy, easy
00:42:49Easy though
00:42:50Easy, easy
00:42:52Good
00:42:53Can't sit too much
00:42:54I told you, you need to lay down
00:42:57Go ahead
00:43:00What are you doing?
00:43:02Oh, Harry
00:43:03Oh, I don't know
00:43:04No, no, no, no
00:43:05Oh, no, please, no
00:43:15Honey?
00:43:16It doesn't hurt anymore
00:43:19You fixed it
00:43:23This guy
00:43:24He's a one-man wrecking crew on the field
00:43:26Put me down first and then Petey
00:43:28Now he's a healer
00:43:31Dad, you threw your back out by hugging the ball
00:43:33Harry didn't even touch you
00:43:35You really should have warmed up
00:43:37You didn't warm up?
00:43:38Well
00:43:39What is wrong with you? Do you think you're still a kid?
00:43:40Okay, hey
00:43:41How about this? How about everyone who is not helping out in the kitchen?
00:43:44Upstairs and get cleaned up, please
00:43:46Come on
00:43:47Come on
00:43:48Let's go football stars
00:43:49Those pro careers will wait
00:43:50Get a move on
00:43:55Okay, Petey
00:43:56You do the honors
00:43:57Just put this in there
00:43:58And light it
00:43:59Okay
00:44:00Okay
00:44:01Not working
00:44:02Huh
00:44:03That's weird
00:44:04They always light
00:44:05Yeah, well not this time
00:44:06Feels damp
00:44:07May I?
00:44:08Sure, knock yourself out
00:44:09Sure, knock yourself out
00:44:41Perhaps
00:44:42Perhaps now it will work
00:44:45He sings
00:44:47He's got a green thumb
00:44:49An NFL all pro
00:44:50A healer
00:44:52And wait, last but not least
00:44:54Master of the flame
00:44:58Whatever
00:44:59Well done, Peter
00:45:00Well done
00:45:09Well done
00:45:10Well done
00:45:12Well done
00:45:16That's nice
00:45:17Feels great
00:45:18And how did your mother and father like their present Lydia?
00:45:21Didn't work out so well
00:45:23No honey, we'll get it fixed
00:45:26I dropped it
00:45:28Oh, I'm sorry dear
00:45:30Dad said we'll get it remade
00:45:31That's so funny
00:45:33That's what Pastor Steve's service was about this morning
00:45:35About how we've been remade
00:45:36Because of what started with the birth of Jesus
00:45:39What did they talk about at your church, Mary?
00:45:43Lydia, tell Grandma
00:45:45Why Lydia?
00:45:46Cause Mom doesn't go to church anymore
00:45:52Sorry, I'm gonna go check on everyone out back
00:45:58Is that right?
00:46:00I'm just...
00:46:01Things have been a little hectic around here
00:46:03So I've missed a couple times
00:46:05You told me that it was just today
00:46:07Well, we've been dealing with some personal things
00:46:09Is everything okay between you and James?
00:46:11Mom?
00:46:12I said it's personal
00:46:13Yeah, and we're your family
00:46:15Look
00:46:17I don't want the third degree here
00:46:19Okay, so can we just get dinner ready?
00:46:22Can we do that?
00:46:24Thank you
00:46:29Skat!
00:46:30Snowy!
00:46:33You hit it
00:46:34Or I win again
00:46:38Yes!
00:46:40Not this time, little brother
00:46:43Nice shot
00:46:44Want to go again?
00:46:46Okay, but I go last this time
00:46:49We ought to get Harry to play
00:46:51Are you kidding?
00:46:52He'd probably pop the ball if he kicked it
00:46:55What are you talking about?
00:46:57No, seriously, he could
00:46:59You should have seen him at the football field
00:47:00He's not normal
00:47:01He's not normal
00:47:02I mean, we're talking superhuman strength
00:47:09Willy, right Josh?
00:47:11Definitely not a regular guy
00:47:13Or how about the way he sang in church, Lydia?
00:47:16Huh?
00:47:17Dad said like Paravati
00:47:18Pavarati
00:47:19Pavarati
00:47:21Genius
00:47:22Whatever
00:47:23I never heard anybody sing like that
00:47:27Or how about the way he spoke Spanish to Gabby
00:47:30And fixed Uncle Bill's back
00:47:32And the plants
00:47:33Don't forget the plants
00:47:35He knows them better than Grandpa
00:47:36And...
00:47:37Okay, okay
00:47:38I get it
00:47:39He's talented
00:47:40And I'll give it to you
00:47:41I've never met anybody quite like him
00:47:44You know what I think?
00:47:46I think he's not human
00:47:48So what is he then?
00:47:49An alien or something?
00:47:52Here's what I think
00:47:54You too aren't human
00:47:57Cause no one who is could come up with such a dumb idea
00:48:00You're first, alien hunter
00:48:02Tee it up
00:48:05So, Peter
00:48:07You consider yourself to be agnostic
00:48:10Yeah, I guess
00:48:13I've enjoyed going to church with Gabby
00:48:15The sermon's got me thinking
00:48:17That's good to hear, Petey
00:48:20Not saying I believe yet or anything
00:48:22But you are considering it
00:48:24That is good
00:48:27Ask and ye shall receive
00:48:30Seek and ye shall find
00:48:33Knock
00:48:35And ye shall be opened unto you
00:48:37Sermon on the Mount
00:48:38I was going to say that
00:48:40Really?
00:48:42I...
00:48:43I was
00:48:45The Lord is loving and merciful, Peter
00:48:49Reach out to him
00:48:51He will embrace you
00:48:52Let's say he's real
00:48:54And loving and merciful like you say
00:48:56I've had a lot of bad things happen in my life
00:48:59Were you not, however
00:49:00The agent of your own suffering
00:49:03Meaning I did to myself?
00:49:06Yeah, okay
00:49:08A lot of it true enough, it's on me
00:49:10But what about Gabby?
00:49:12Her parents died when she was just a kid
00:49:14Was that her fault?
00:49:16It's no one's fault
00:49:18It's just God's will to take them to him
00:49:21I hear you, but I can't understand how that's loving and merciful
00:49:24No, we can't see the whole picture
00:49:27Nobody can, but James
00:49:28God can
00:49:32And he does
00:49:38Martha and I were living in Seattle
00:49:40And she had just given birth to Josh
00:49:43When I lost my job
00:49:45Didn't have a whole lot of money
00:49:48And the economy was lousy
00:49:50Couldn't find anything for months
00:49:54And I was afraid
00:50:00Real afraid
00:50:01Then out of nowhere
00:50:05I got a job offer
00:50:07Here, of all places
00:50:09Close to the family
00:50:11And I mean
00:50:13Out of nowhere
00:50:16Turns out to be the best gig I've ever had
00:50:18And I'm still there ten years later
00:50:20Have you had fears like that, James?
00:50:23James
00:50:25Uh huh
00:50:27And doubts?
00:50:29Yeah, yeah
00:50:31Plenty of times
00:50:34I think
00:50:36Ultimately for me though
00:50:38Whether things turn out like they did for Bill
00:50:41Or like they did for Gabby with her parents
00:50:44Good or bad
00:50:46You trust God or you don't
00:50:48And do you?
00:50:52The Lord is my shepherd
00:50:54I shall not be in want
00:50:56He makes me lie down in green pastures
00:50:59In green pastures
00:51:01He leads me besides quiet waters
00:51:03He restores my soul
00:51:05He guides me in paths of righteousness
00:51:08For his name's sake
00:51:10From King David
00:51:12When God considered a man after his own heart
00:51:15Despite his fears
00:51:17Doubts
00:51:19And failings
00:51:22O holy night
00:51:25The stars are brightly shining
00:51:27It is the night
00:51:29Of our dear Savior's birth
00:51:31O holy night
00:51:33The stars are brightly shining
00:51:36It is the night
00:51:38Of our dear Savior's birth
00:51:40Long lay the world
00:51:42Long lay the world
00:51:43In sin and error pining
00:51:53Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth
00:51:57Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth
00:52:05A thrill of hope
00:52:09The weary world rejoices
00:52:14For yonder breaks
00:52:16A new and glorious morn
00:52:18Fall on your knees
00:52:21Fall on your knees
00:52:27O hear the angel voices
00:52:29O night divine
00:52:33The angel voices, O night divine, O night, when Christ was born, O night.
00:52:57Bill, can you take these to the table, please?
00:52:59Yep.
00:53:00And glasses.
00:53:02Allow me to help, Mary.
00:53:03Thank you very much.
00:53:05How about me?
00:53:06Yes, silverware needs to be put out.
00:53:07Thank you, Gabby.
00:53:08Thanks, guys.
00:53:10Where's Petey?
00:53:11I don't know.
00:53:12You should be helping.
00:53:13Outside, maybe?
00:53:15It's not surprising, I guess.
00:53:18Oh, hey.
00:53:18Nice of you to join us, Pete.
00:53:20Hey.
00:53:21Your guest, Gabby, is out there helping with everyone else.
00:53:24Everyone except you, as usual.
00:53:26Mary, please.
00:53:28Yeah, please pretend to be nice, huh?
00:53:31Pretend?
00:53:32I'm sorry.
00:53:32I thought that was your department, since you're even going to church with Gabby to stay in her good graces.
00:53:37Mind your own business.
00:53:38Okay, well, she'll see through it eventually and leave like all the others.
00:53:43That's so cold for.
00:53:44No, no, no.
00:53:45It's okay.
00:53:46Wow, Mayor.
00:53:46Real Christian of you.
00:53:47I'm sorry, is that the atheist questioning my faith?
00:53:51Yeah, that's right.
00:53:51Why don't you try extending the love and grace our pastors are always talking about?
00:53:55Hey, let's enjoy this day together, okay?
00:53:58You're not the only one whose sad dad died.
00:54:00Just look at Mom.
00:54:03Doesn't give you the right to be nasty all the time.
00:54:04I love you, Mary, but you haven't...
00:54:06You haven't been yourself these past couple months.
00:54:08Okay, okay, you know what?
00:54:09I've just been under a lot of pressure and dealing with some really stressful things.
00:54:14Stress, pressure, we all got it.
00:54:16Not like this.
00:54:16Fairest of woe is me routine.
00:54:18You know what?
00:54:18Stop it, okay?
00:54:19Oh, poor Mary.
00:54:21My life's so hard.
00:54:22That's why I'm so mean.
00:54:23You know what?
00:54:24I am done with this conversation.
00:54:26I am done.
00:54:27You can't admit the truth.
00:54:29There's no excuse.
00:54:31You're just not...
00:54:32What is it?
00:54:33Salt and light?
00:54:34More like vinegar and darkness.
00:54:35You want the truth?
00:54:36Yeah!
00:54:36You want the truth?
00:54:37Yes!
00:54:38James is dying!
00:54:40What?
00:54:41No.
00:54:41What?
00:54:46Good morning, Mrs. Boyce.
00:54:52Mr. Boyce.
00:54:53Thank you for coming in.
00:54:55Morning.
00:54:55Hi.
00:54:56I want you to know that I believe in being direct, so my patients have as clear a picture of the
00:55:02situation as possible.
00:55:04Unfortunately, the news isn't what I'd hoped for.
00:55:09Your test results show that the disease has progressed despite treatment.
00:55:14Uh, okay.
00:55:20Now, barring a trial for experimental treatment, which is very unlikely, our options are really
00:55:28just palliative care and pain...
00:55:30I'm sorry, what are you saying?
00:55:32Okay, Mary.
00:55:34Let her finish.
00:55:35Well, while every case is different, with numbers like yours, Mr. Boyce, most patients
00:55:42don't live more than 18 months.
00:55:46Okay.
00:55:49No!
00:55:50Okay.
00:55:52I'm so sorry.
00:55:54No!
00:55:55No!
00:55:55The doctor gave us 18 months.
00:56:10I just don't know if he'll be here next Christmas.
00:56:13I know.
00:56:13Mary, I'm sorry.
00:56:15Are you?
00:56:17You're not as sorry as I am.
00:56:18Hey, let's let it go.
00:56:20No!
00:56:20No!
00:56:20I am going to be a widow.
00:56:23I'm going to be a widow with three children.
00:56:26Do you know how that feels?
00:56:29Do you?
00:56:30Three?
00:56:31Three?
00:56:39I'm pregnant.
00:56:40I'm pregnant.
00:56:40And our kid may never really get to know their father.
00:56:49Okay, so please forgive me if I have been less than charming lately.
00:57:00Mom, Mom, wait.
00:57:02Great.
00:57:04Way to go, Peter.
00:57:05I didn't know.
00:57:06Why didn't you tell me?
00:57:28I know.
00:57:33I just need a minute.
00:57:34Yeah.
00:57:34Come on, just give me a second.
00:57:36No, no.
00:57:37I won't give you another minute.
00:57:41I'm sick of this, this crawl into your shell routine.
00:57:44It's getting old.
00:57:46And it's selfish.
00:57:48Okay?
00:57:50You think you're the only one who's scared here?
00:57:56Come back to what you believe in.
00:57:58Come back to your family, all right?
00:58:00Because we're waiting for you.
00:58:04Mary.
00:58:05Mary.
00:58:13Oh, my God.
00:58:15You scared me.
00:58:17Do not be afraid.
00:58:19Where did you come from?
00:58:22From the Most High.
00:58:24What?
00:58:25I'm sorry.
00:58:26Now is just really not a great time, okay?
00:58:28I just, I just want to be alone, okay?
00:58:31Mary, I have been sent to strengthen you.
00:58:35In your season of doubt.
00:58:37Well, what?
00:58:38So, I mean, just a minute ago, you're setting my dining room table, and now you're, what, you're a counselor?
00:58:46Your request?
00:58:50May this very morning.
00:58:55Yeah, I'd settle for just one with some good news.
00:59:00Okay, so, um, so you're here to give me good news.
00:59:05Is, what, is James going to be healed?
00:59:10This I do not know.
00:59:13The Lord alone knows his fate.
00:59:19Mary.
00:59:24Do not lose hope.
00:59:28Hope.
00:59:31Hope for a future without my husband?
00:59:34My kids without a father?
00:59:39What hope is there in that?
00:59:42The Almighty is faithful.
00:59:45His love steadfast.
00:59:49Remember what he did on this day, all those years ago, by sending the Savior to rescue man from the dominion of darkness.
00:59:58And bring him into that kingdom of that very Son whom he loves.
01:00:04In whom all who believe in him have redemption.
01:00:08The forgiveness of sin.
01:00:09I believe that.
01:00:15But that's also the past.
01:00:18And the future is what...
01:00:21Neither you nor I know what the future holds.
01:00:27But we know who holds the future.
01:00:30Yeah, I know, but...
01:00:31Trust in him with all your heart.
01:00:36Lean not on your own understanding.
01:00:40Mary?
01:00:41Mary?
01:00:50Mary?
01:00:51Honey?
01:00:51Mary?
01:00:52Oh my gosh, you guys, it's freezing.
01:00:54I want to tell you how much I love you.
01:00:56Honey, honey.
01:00:56Honey, you're all sweet.
01:00:58I want to tell you how much I love you.
01:01:01We're going to be with you every step of the way.
01:01:03Yes, Jesus, we love you so much.
01:01:04Yes, praying for James, you and the children.
01:01:07Yes, Jesus, anything that you need, anything.
01:01:09Here, we're here.
01:01:10I know, I know.
01:01:11I'm so sorry, you guys.
01:01:13I'm so sorry.
01:01:13I should have told you guys so long ago.
01:01:16Oh no, it can take time before you're able to talk about something like this, honey.
01:01:20I know, I know, but I've just, I've been so distant and so unpleasant.
01:01:26Oh my gosh.
01:01:27It's okay.
01:01:28It's okay.
01:01:29That's in the past.
01:01:29It's in the past.
01:01:32Not yet.
01:01:37I had no idea.
01:01:39Like none.
01:01:40Do you guys know?
01:01:41Yeah, but I can't imagine what she must be going through.
01:01:44Okay, you good?
01:01:47I love you.
01:01:49Now go, grab your mother, bring her in here.
01:01:52Otherwise, we're going to cap off this unforgettable day by burning that ham to a crisp.
01:01:58Okay, go on.
01:02:03Oh my gosh, my babies.
01:02:05Oh, I love you guys so much.
01:02:09I love you, Mom.
01:02:10Me too.
01:02:11Oh, and listen, guys, I am so sorry.
01:02:15I've just, I have behaved so badly.
01:02:17And I also should have told you about your little brother or sister.
01:02:23I don't know.
01:02:25But we're going to be okay, right?
01:02:27We're good?
01:02:28Yeah?
01:02:29Okay, come here.
01:02:30Oh, I love you.
01:02:33Okay.
01:02:33Mary, I just want you to know.
01:02:37No, Peter, please, let me, okay?
01:02:42I apologize for how I treated you, okay?
01:02:47And, and you're right.
01:02:51There is no excuse.
01:02:55And I, I, I just really want to start over.
01:02:59All right?
01:03:00I just know more of this, like, sniping and criticism between us.
01:03:05I mean, I mean, you're my baby brother.
01:03:07I love you.
01:03:08Oh, and you going to church is a real answer to prayer.
01:03:15Thank you, sis.
01:03:16Thank God.
01:03:17And Gabby.
01:03:19Oh, yeah, absolutely.
01:03:26Hey, you.
01:03:27Hey.
01:03:27Gosh, I, I must have been terrible to live with these last couple months.
01:03:36Oh, I know, and, and I've just, I have not been a good wife to you, and, and I've been a good mom to our kids.
01:03:42Hey, come on.
01:03:43You are the best wife a guy could ask for, and a wonderful mother to all three of our kids, which is, wow.
01:03:55Yeah.
01:03:56That's great.
01:03:58Wild and exciting.
01:04:01And yes.
01:04:03Yes, what?
01:04:05I forgive you for being terrible the past couple months.
01:04:08Oh, my goodness.
01:04:09I love you.
01:04:12I love you.
01:04:17Who could that be?
01:04:19Got me.
01:04:28Guys, it's carolers.
01:04:30Come on.
01:04:31Born a king on Bethlehem's plain.
01:04:35Gold I bring to crown him again.
01:04:39King forever ceasing, never over us all to reign.
01:04:47Oh, star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright.
01:04:58Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to thy perfect life.
01:05:08Joy to the world, the Lord is come, let earth receive her king, let every heart prepare him room.
01:05:36And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing.
01:05:41And heaven and nature sing.
01:05:44Let nature sing.
01:05:52Merry Christmas, you guys. Thank you.
01:05:54Merry Christmas.
01:05:55Merry Christmas.
01:05:56That was lovely.
01:05:57Wasn't it?
01:05:58I remember how much your father loved caroling.
01:06:00Oh, he did.
01:06:02If only they had done...
01:06:06Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
01:06:09That's your father's favorite Christmas song.
01:06:14We love this song.
01:06:38Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
01:06:42Glory to the newborn King.
01:06:47Peace on earth and mercy mild.
01:06:52God and sinners reconciled.
01:06:56Joyful all ye nations rise.
01:07:01Join the triumph of the skies.
01:07:06With angelic hosts proclaim.
01:07:11Christ is born in Bethlehem.
01:07:16Hark the Herald Angels Sing.
01:07:20Glory to the newborn King.
01:07:25Christ by highest heaven adored.
01:07:31Christ the everlasting Lord.
01:07:35Late in time behold him come.
01:07:40Offspring of the virgin's womb.
01:07:44Veiled in flesh the Godhead see.
01:07:49Hail the incarnate deity.
01:07:52Hail the incarnate deity.
01:07:54Pleased as men with men to dwell.
01:07:59Jesus our Emmanuel.
01:08:02Hark the herald angels sing.
01:08:05Hark the herald angels sing.
01:08:08Glory to the newborn King.
01:08:13Hail the head-born Prince of Peace.
01:08:18Hail the Son of Righteousness.
01:08:22Light and life to all he brings.
01:08:27Risen with healing in his wings.
01:08:32Mild he lay his glory by.
01:08:37Born that man no more may die.
01:08:41Born to raise the sons of earth.
01:08:46Born to give them second birth.
01:08:50Hark the herald angels sing.
01:08:55Glory to the newborn King.
01:09:02Told you he can sing.
01:09:05Wow.
01:09:06That was something else.
01:09:08Magnificent.
01:09:11I only wish your father could have been here with us.
01:09:15It was his most beloved Christmas carol.
01:09:19Mine too.
01:09:21It so thoroughly captures the spirit of the first nativity.
01:09:26The joy of all present at the coming of Jesus the Christ.
01:09:30What a sight to behold.
01:09:34You speak with a real joy for it yourself, Harry.
01:09:39It's almost like he lived it.
01:09:41The nativity was like nothing before or since.
01:09:53The bright star blazed in the night sky over Bethlehem, the town of David, marking the side of the miraculous virgin birth.
01:10:02And though seen by all, its meaning was veiled, its purpose uncertain.
01:10:14Thus, the nativity was as yet unknown to the local inhabitants.
01:10:18But the Lord of hosts sent forth one of his charges to declare the joyous news.
01:10:25So brilliant was the burst of the Almighty's reflected glory that it terrified shepherds watching their flocks nearby.
01:10:32The angel of the Lord, however, spoke words of comfort to reassure them.
01:10:39Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
01:10:47For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
01:10:54And this shall be a sign unto you.
01:10:57Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
01:11:03Suddenly, a great multitude of the heavenly host joined him.
01:11:07And they praised the Mighty One, saying,
01:11:10Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
01:11:17When the angels had departed, returning to heaven, the shepherds entered Bethlehem with due haste to behold what had come to pass.
01:11:32And those shepherds, chosen by God, to bear first witness to his gift of salvation,
01:11:40found the babe lying in a manger with Mary and Joseph at his side.
01:11:50Shepherds then returned to their fields, praising God for everything they had heard and seen.
01:11:57They made known to all they met what was told to them about the child, whose name was called Jesus.
01:12:05Just as the angel Gabriel had instructed Mary, before the babe's immaculate conception.
01:12:12That was the most wonderful telling of the Nativity story I have ever heard.
01:12:24Even more passionate than your singing, Harry.
01:12:28Oh, that's dinner.
01:12:31Hey, let's get this.
01:12:34Okay.
01:12:41And here it is, Mom's fabled Christmas ham.
01:12:47Fabled?
01:12:48You even know what that means?
01:12:50Yeah, uh, really good.
01:12:53At least that's what Dad calls it.
01:12:56That's true. I do.
01:12:58Okay, thank you, son.
01:13:01And, um, I just want to say thank you to the rest of you two.
01:13:08I was really dreading today.
01:13:14I mean, with Dad last year and James' diagnosis.
01:13:21I really just wanted to be left alone and let it pass.
01:13:27But now I am so glad that you're all here.
01:13:34I mean, it's everyone that we love.
01:13:40And everyone that loves me, even though I've been kind of unlovable lately.
01:13:47But you've stuck by me.
01:13:53Especially you, honey.
01:13:55You've been such a rock through all of this.
01:14:00I love you so much.
01:14:01All right, baby.
01:14:02And Harry, I mean, what a welcome presence you have been in our family today.
01:14:12And I know we haven't known each other long, but I dare say that none of us will soon forget you.
01:14:20Especially Uncle Petey.
01:14:22No! Not the car! No! No! The car! The car!
01:14:27Hey, you're not going to get to drive it, kid.
01:14:29I'm not even old enough.
01:14:31Okay, okay. In all seriousness, I had given in to my circumstances.
01:14:43And you helped open my eyes to that.
01:14:49So, um, although there is still uncertainty, and I'm bound to have doubts.
01:15:00I know that I'm not alone.
01:15:05And we are not alone.
01:15:08And we are not without hope.
01:15:12So, thank you.
01:15:16You are welcome.
01:15:19And praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
01:15:23We certainly thank Him for you being here.
01:15:26Yes, we do.
01:15:28Now, uh, what do you say we get at that fabled Christmas, Sam?
01:15:31All right.
01:15:32Okay.
01:15:33Oh, wait, wait, wait, wait.
01:15:34Shouldn't we thank Him for that as well?
01:15:41Heavenly Father, we thank you for your many blessings on our lives.
01:15:46And we thank you for sending your Son on Christmas Day for our salvation.
01:15:53Thank you for every family member here at this table.
01:15:57And for the food that has been prepared.
01:15:59We love you.
01:16:00And we ask this all in Jesus' name.
01:16:03Amen.
01:16:04Amen.
01:16:05Amen.
01:16:06Ok, now, for the fabled Ham.
01:16:09Hand me your plates
01:16:11Okay?
01:16:12Please have some.
01:16:13We'll be praying for James.
01:16:22You're welcome.
01:16:23It was wonderful.
01:16:24I'll meet you somewhere.
01:16:25Thanks for coming.
01:16:26Lady, bring it in.
01:16:27No, man, we're going to intercept it.
01:16:29Sorry.
01:16:30I know.
01:16:31You guys are jumping right in there.
01:16:32It's so nice to have had you here.
01:16:33I'm so glad you came.
01:16:34I'm glad we met.
01:16:36Really.
01:16:37Is that your phone that I hear?
01:16:39Yeah.
01:16:40I was calling me at Christmas.
01:16:42Excuse me.
01:16:43All right.
01:16:44We definitely have to get together outside.
01:16:46Grab a cup of coffee or something.
01:16:48You promise?
01:16:49Yeah, you'll get to drive it.
01:16:50Only in the driveway.
01:16:52And don't tell your mother.
01:16:54Right, mother?
01:16:56She doesn't hear you.
01:16:58We won't say anything.
01:16:59It's fine.
01:17:00You guys are too young to drive.
01:17:01Not at all?
01:17:02No.
01:17:03Nothing.
01:17:04Like it never happened.
01:17:05Oh, it's just incredible.
01:17:06I know.
01:17:07I don't know how to say thank you for everything that you've done today.
01:17:22There is no need.
01:17:24I'm but a servant.
01:17:26And I've only done my duty.
01:17:28Mary?
01:17:29Come in here.
01:17:30Quick.
01:17:31I better go see what he needs.
01:17:35And this starts after the New Year?
01:17:39And you're sure I've been approved?
01:17:42Okay.
01:17:43Um.
01:17:44Uh.
01:17:45Merry Christmas to you too.
01:17:47Okay.
01:17:48Bye.
01:17:49What happened?
01:17:50Who was that?
01:17:51Uh.
01:17:52That was, that was Dr. Eller.
01:17:54Calling on Christmas?
01:17:55What did she want?
01:17:57She got me in on a clinical trial for experimental treatment.
01:18:01Wait.
01:18:02It's starting January.
01:18:03I mean, baby, there's no guarantees.
01:18:05I don't know.
01:18:06We'll take it.
01:18:07We'll take it.
01:18:08Oh my gosh, babe.
01:18:09Guys?
01:18:10Is everything okay?
01:18:11What happened?
01:18:12Oh my gosh.
01:18:13That's better than okay.
01:18:15It's, um, it's fantastic.
01:18:17What is, Mom?
01:18:18What?
01:18:19Uh, sweetheart, that was my doctor.
01:18:21And, um, it looks like I'm gonna be starting a new treatment.
01:18:24Looks hopeful.
01:18:26He prayed for that.
01:18:28You got it again.
01:18:30You got the answer, didn't you?
01:18:32Oh my gosh.
01:18:35Oh my gosh.
01:18:36I mean, we, we knew that the doctor told us that a trial was a possibility when she gave
01:18:41us the diagnosis, but it seemed like a long shot, so...
01:18:44I'm really happy for you guys.
01:18:46Praise be.
01:18:47Oh my gosh.
01:18:48Oh my gosh, you guys.
01:18:49I'm so happy.
01:18:50Where's Harry?
01:18:51He left.
01:18:52Without saying goodbye?
01:18:53Yeah, he said that he needed to go.
01:18:54I guess he didn't have time to wait.
01:18:55I offered to give him a ride, he said he had to go by himself.
01:18:56He went out the door and he was gone.
01:18:57Just gone into the darkness.
01:18:58Just disappeared into the night.
01:18:59Mr. A-Man right to the end.
01:19:00He left this for you.
01:19:02Might ask that you don't open it until after we leave.
01:19:03See what I mean?
01:19:04Merry Christmas!
01:19:05And Happy New Year, right?
01:19:06Hey.
01:19:07We stick together.
01:19:08Okay?
01:19:09just disappeared into the night.
01:19:11Mystery man right to the end.
01:19:13He left this for you.
01:19:16But ask that you don't open it until after we leave.
01:19:20See what I mean?
01:19:24Merry Christmas.
01:19:28And Happy New Year, right?
01:19:31Hey, we stick together, OK?
01:19:34I support you, you support me.
01:19:36We'll be fine.
01:19:38No.
01:19:39How about I grab the kids and we find out what Harry left you.
01:19:43That's right.
01:19:44I know.
01:19:45I almost forgot.
01:19:45Me too.
01:19:47Let's go.
01:19:47OK.
01:19:50Kids, come on.
01:19:58Read it out loud.
01:20:00Yeah, so we all can hear it.
01:20:01All right, give her a minute.
01:20:03Dad.
01:20:04Dad.
01:20:08Dearest Mary, before you read on, first go to the living room.
01:20:13There, on the end table, you will find a memento, which
01:20:16I have left for you.
01:20:20OK.
01:20:21I guess we're going to the living room.
01:20:23I guess we are.
01:20:24OK.
01:20:24All right.
01:20:25All right.
01:20:41It's the picture.
01:20:46But it got broken.
01:20:48Yeah, we saw it all smashed up.
01:20:51The glass, the frame, everything.
01:20:54That glass doesn't even have a crack.
01:20:57Looks perfect.
01:20:59It is perfect.
01:21:03Hold that.
01:21:04I leave you this restored gift as a token, ever to remind
01:21:16you that ours is a mighty God for whom nothing is
01:21:19impossible, including the mending of the broken hearts of
01:21:24those suffering from loss and sorrow.
01:21:29He who sacrificed his son to save the lost will never leave or
01:21:33forsake you.
01:21:35So do not cast away your confidence in him.
01:21:39And remember that, though we know not what the future holds,
01:21:43we know who holds the future.
01:21:45Servant of the almighty herald.
01:21:52You see that?
01:21:53Yeah.
01:21:58Hey, he spelled his name wrong.
01:22:02What do you mean?
01:22:03See, that's not the name Harold.
01:22:07That would be H-A-R-O-L-D.
01:22:10Huh.
01:22:12What do you know?
01:22:13I don't understand.
01:22:15Well, Lydia's right.
01:22:16This isn't the name Harold.
01:22:18It's Harold as in H-E-R-A-L-D.
01:22:24What's that?
01:22:25It was a job in ancient times.
01:22:28Harold was kind of a messenger.
01:22:31Yeah.
01:22:32And someone who would deliver important news for a high
01:22:35ranking person, like a king.
01:22:38Or the king of kings.
01:22:41As in a herald angel?
01:22:45Saying,
01:22:47Harry's an angel?
01:22:49I told you, Lydia!
01:22:50I told you!
01:22:52I knew he wasn't human.
01:22:54I just knew it!
01:22:56You said it was a dumb idea.
01:22:58But now what do you have to say about it?
01:23:00I told her, Mom.
01:23:02I told her, Dad.
01:23:03But she wouldn't listen.
01:23:05I can't wait to tell Josh about this.
01:23:08Oh, man.
01:23:09What a day!
01:23:11This was the best Christmas ever!
01:23:14It was fun.
01:23:16Like I said.
01:23:17I told her, Mom.
01:23:18I told her, Mom.
01:23:20Listen, she didn't listen.
01:23:21I told her, Mom.
01:23:37Mom.
01:23:38I told her, I told her, but we're just not...
01:23:40Oh, little town.
01:23:41Oh, Oh, little county.
01:23:42I told her, I told her, but we're gonna take it.
01:23:43Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie, above thy deep and dreamless sleep, the silent stars
01:24:02go by, yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light, the hopes and fears of all
01:24:21the years, are met in thee tonight, how silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is
01:24:45gift, so God imparts to human hearts, the blessings of his hand, no ear may hear his
01:25:03coming, but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ
01:25:21enters in.
01:25:51Oh, little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie, above thy deep and dreamless sleep,
01:26:12the silent stars go by, yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light, the hopes and fears
01:26:33of all the years, are met in thee tonight.
01:27:03Amen.
01:27:04Amen.
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